2002-01-09Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division6 pages.Defense policyArmy Aviation: The RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter IssueAlthough it has been a high priority Army program, a number of factors have complicated the RAH-66 Comanche program. Since its inception, the program has been restructured several times–postponing the initial operational capability (IOC) and increasing overall program costs. Presently, there is debate within the Army regarding whether the program should be reduced significantly to make funds available to pursue other modernization priorities.Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.ark: ark:/67531/metacrs2524crs: RS20522Bolkcom, Christopherlocal-cont-no: RS20522 2002-01-09